News
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Landscape alternatives for invasive plants of the Midwest
Published on April 1, 2014
This free mobile app defines invasive plants of the Midwest and suggests alternatives for planting. -
Growing up Green documentary explores Great Lakes place-based education
Published on March 31, 2014
Michigan youth and Great Lakes stewardship are at the center of new place-based education documentary airing on PBS stations throughout April. -
Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension host Lake St. Clair fisheries workshop
Published on March 28, 2014
The Lake St. Clair fisheries workshop brings community together with fisheries research and management partners through discussions on research findings, management updates, and fishing trends. -
Manage your woodlands and landscape today for future success
Published on March 26, 2014
Landowners need to be mindful of pests and adopt management practices which will better ensure a healthy forest future. -
Water resources protection through education
Published on March 25, 2014
The Great Lakes Education Program helps educate residents about Michigan’s abundant water resources. -
Was that salmon stocked? For the first time anglers will know at a glance
Published on March 25, 2014
Fisheries research projects often make use of marked fish. Usually only a proportion of all fish in a lake are marked, but thanks to the Great Lakes mass-marking project, nearly all stocked Chinook salmon in Lake Michigan will have a clipped fin in 2014. -
Grand Haven anglers volunteer to track catches of stocked and wild salmon
Published on March 25, 2014
Last year saw declines in catch rates for Chinook salmon and decreased salmon stocking in response to low baitfish numbers. Anglers in Grand Haven recorded catches to help biologists understand how changes might impact fishing. -
Spring break-up and flooding at Cadillac Lakefront Park
Published on March 25, 2014
Natural shoreline demonstration site weathers Lake Cadillac ice action and high water without problems. -
Rutting and the associated root damage can cause long term problems for trees
Published on March 21, 2014
With spring tapping season approaching, woodlot owners need to take care and not cause unnecessary rutting in their forested woodlots. -
Keeping forests
Published on March 21, 2014
Maintaining forests has a wide range of benefits to society and the environment. Human preferences and market choices can have unintended consequences to our forest resource.